Ellisburg town, New York
Ellisburg town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ellisburg town is a geographic entity located in Jefferson County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,261. The land area covers 85.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,261 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.6 yrs | ±6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,320 | ±115 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,946 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,320 | ±115 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 626 | ±138 |
| Median Home Value | $169,500 | ±$32,203 |
| Median Gross Rent | $925 | ±$236 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,115 | ±$10,263 |
| Per Capita Income | $32,619 | ±$2,802 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% | ±3.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 254 | ±108 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7% | ±5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,391 | ±142 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 94.7% | ±11.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF ELLISBURG
GUS Population: 3,311 (2024)
ID: 109652
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CLERK TO SUPERVISOR
16335 COUNTY ROUTE 85, ADAMS NY 13605-2257
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GUS Population: 113,140 (2024)
ID: 170423
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
195 ARSENAL ST, WATERTOWN NY 13601-2591
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | BELLEVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | WATERTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ADAMS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | WATERTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | WATERTOWN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | MANNSVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ADAMS CENTER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PULASKI, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | PULASKI, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | SACKETS HARBOR, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jefferson Lewis BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 17.0 mi away | 20104 State Route 3, Watertown, NY, 13601-9509 |
31577970007230
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ELLISBURG FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 12117 NYS ROUTE 193, ELLISBURG, NY, 13636 |
(315) 846-5087
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Jefferson Community College
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College | 19.1 mi away | 1220 Coffeen St, Watertown, NY, 13601-1897 |
3157862200
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BELLEVILLE PHILOMATHEAN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 2.6 mi away | 8086 COUNTY ROUTE 75, BELLEVILLE, NY, 13611 |
(315) 846-5103
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Center for Instruction, Technology & Innovation
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College Vocational | 21.3 mi away | 179 County Route 64, Mexico, NY, 13114 |
3155939473
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MANNSVILLE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 3.5 mi away | 108 LILAC PARK DRIVE, MANNSVILLE, NY, 13661 |
(315) 465-4049
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ADAMS FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 2 NORTH MAIN STREET, ADAMS, NY, 13605 |
(315) 232-2265
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ANNIE PORTER AINSWORTH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 6064 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SANDY CREEK, NY, 13145 |
(315) 387-3732
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HENDERSON FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | 8939 NYS ROUTE 178, HENDERSON, NY, 13650 |
(315) 938-7169
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ADAMS CENTER FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 18267 STATE ROUTE 177, ADAMS CENTER, NY, 13606 |
(315) 583-5501
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PULASKI, NY US, located 12.3 miles from Ellisburg town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7° | 11.0° | 19.9° | 4.15" | — |
| February | 30.5° | 13.3° | 21.9° | 3.31" | — |
| March | 38.5° | 19.5° | 29.0° | 3.01" | — |
| April | 51.4° | 31.5° | 41.5° | 3.90" | — |
| May | 64.6° | 42.3° | 53.5° | 3.93" | — |
| June | 73.1° | 52.4° | 62.8° | 3.83" | — |
| July | 78.5° | 57.2° | 67.9° | 3.67" | — |
| August | 77.2° | 56.2° | 66.7° | 4.52" | — |
| September | 70.7° | 48.2° | 59.5° | 4.00" | — |
| October | 57.9° | 39.6° | 48.8° | 5.14" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 29.6° | 37.7° | 4.14" | — |
| December | 34.3° | 19.0° | 26.7° | 4.44" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellisburg village | Village | 1.4 mi | — |
| Pierrepont Manor CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Belleville CDP | CDP | 3.1 mi | — |
| Mannsville village | Village | 3.1 mi | — |
| Adams village | Village | 6.3 mi | — |
| Sandy Creek village | Village | 7.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3604524086. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.